No wonder the younger generations cop flack...

Drove to St ives yesterday , 2 hr drive nearly hit 3 times in the wifes Multivan, same length and almost same height as my 110 wagon so it's not invisible. First 2 M/F where texting and the third forgot that she had to steer around a bend whilst lighting her smoke!
The other issue is respect being taught by the elders/ leaders. Go have a read of the fine print in the pension raised to 70 plan. ;)
Its not aimed at the baby boomers who are the ones making the laws, rather its timed so it hits Generation X(1970 ) onwards so all the pollies kids and grandkids have to work longer, myself included. Go and compare what the bommer V next few generations got in terms of benefits and costs, along with opportunities and you will see that baby boomers got a golden ticket which they burnt and handed the ashes to the next generations to clean up.
Boomers; lots of jobs/trades/apprenticeships when 16 or 18 and free university if you wanted.
Gen x on , youth unemployment from 20-35%(more in some areas),Howard slashed any incentive to train apprentices so vacant training shops for a decade, university no longer free; HEC's was introduced for them and has only gone up. 457 visa imports taking locals jobs at cut rates or longer hours.
Boomers, land cost 6-12 months wages in Sydney burbs when they where in their 20's services where connected with a plan to recoup costs over time.
Gen X on, my first block in dapto was 2x avg yearly wage now the same block is more like five times. Services and other rates are now charged up front per block so the govt is making profit from day one.
Roads and tolls.
Welfare : Boomers got the dole with no real push to work for the dole and the pension was a bit higher in terms of cost of living.
Today work for the dole, and boomers have for a long time not kept their parents pension up with cost of living, by their policies from both sides, and are now that they are old enough to get the pension screaming about it!;)


What would you think of a 3rd gen farmer who took it easy for 40 years and said to the next generation/s you need to work 10% more each day to get the farm back to the level your grandpa left it to me?


Maybe that's where the level of respect comes from?:twisted:

I (we) too raised three children who have grown into responsible parents themselves, but it wasn't all plane sailing. With a seven year span covering all three births, they grew up together under the same household rules. All three are different people, now and when they were maturing. Different reward and disciplinary methods were individually metered out to suit the varying characters. There are many factors and influences in the development of adults, some being extended family, peers and individuality. Regardless of how good the parenting, there is no guarantee of success but it offers a definite advantage.

Definition of parenting: amateurs performing in a professional role.

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Originally Posted by akula

Hi SIImad,

Just interested, are you a Psychologist, or studying Postgrad?

I have just started Provisional Psych Registration (or internship) in rural health.

Mark

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I think he has left the building.
Unless it was just a little tantrum:cool:

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Originally Posted by Ausfree

I think it is very worrying that we are sharing the road with people who have the same "don't care" attitude as that young woman has exhibited.:mad:

Part of the tests when sitting for your licence to drive should be a "Aptitude Test" to see if you are a fit and proper person to drive a motor vehicle.

That young woman would fail dismally and should not be allowed on the road again until she convinces the authorities that she is able to drive in a safe manner and is no threat to other road users.:mad:

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I'll bet my lefty, that if that happened ....butter would not melt in her mouth!!

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Originally Posted by dick180641

I'll bet my lefty, that if that happened ....butter would not melt in her mouth!!

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Already lost the right one ay;)

Naahh! thats for domestic purposes (I should say "used to be for!")

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Originally Posted by V8Ian

A bit rude and below your standard Bob. :(
In this case I think a trained psychologist is more qualified than a seafaring retired postman. I have no problem with people disagreeing, but show some respect for other points of view. A different opinion does not make an enemy.

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Point taken, Ian, I am suitably chastised. All I can say is, I have seen the damage trained psychologists can do, a very good friend took his own life because of one. No excuse for my behaviour of course, and I apologise unreservedly for that post. Bob

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Originally Posted by bob10

Point taken, Ian, I am suitably chastised. All I can say is, I have seen the damage trained psychologists can do, a very good friend took his own life because of one. No excuse for my behaviour of course, and I apologise unreservedly for that post. Bob

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Bob, I don't know you, I have met Ian a few times though.Like Ian I thought your remarks were a bit much but you have manned up and apologised. Good on you mate, I look forward to reading many more of your posts.

Cheers.:D:D

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Originally Posted by dick180641

I'll bet my lefty, that if that happened ....butter would not melt in her mouth!!

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That's why I say in a later post that if she manages to con her way through and gets her licence back, should she stuff up again under similiar circumstances permanent licence ban ..........no excuses.